Christmas is funny in the South. Sometimes its not that pretty or picturesque lets say. The leaves on the trees are gone , its abit gray and its not going to snow probably. But the christmas lights are very crazy. Just shear determination to celebrate..........
New York may be a little busy this trip but I would like to visit a few places that I am intrigued by. First off this Kiosk place downtown. I might need a paper folder from Lisbon?
The foremost example of an artist finding a place in the world and the world following is Marfa, Texas and its most famous resident Donald Judd. Judd stated working there in the 60's in an effort to site his body of work in a permanent construct. Now decades after his death, the place is an artist and creative mecca with two boutique hotels, and many part time residents that sock up the expansive space and animated social scene. But it does open up the question how does a place become a place that fosters creativity and prospers from its creative capital?
My life has taken a turn this year and I officially live and work in two small towns in America. I am always interested in a string of designers and artists who choose to work outside of a major urban center and what the results are. Often there is a trend toward a collaborative endeavors -bringing a few people together to make things happen. One such enterprise is the Wassaic Project in Duchess County, New York. This week is their music festival but year round seems to be an easy flow of good creative work and community.
